EVENT NOTICE: RETTMOBIL INTERNATIONAL 2024
The leading international trade fair for rescue and mobility takes place in Fulda this May and offers a varied programme with over 450 exhibitors from 20 countries. In addition to an off-road course, there will be a variety of different exercises, applications and...
Successful civil protection initiative
The Hessian initiative to strengthen civil protection was successful in the Bundesrat. The motion for a resolution “Comprehensive strengthening of civil protection by the federal and state governments” was adopted unanimously. Ten billion in ten years The...
The role of women in adapting to climate change
Women are around 14 times more likely to die in droughts, floods or other disaster events than men. Women in Africa or South Asia in particular usually have fewer resources than men and religious norms, lower income and lack of education contribute to their exposure...
Predicting soil moisture for increased resilience
The moisture content of the soil is crucial for flood protection, as soil that is already moist can absorb little water and soil that has dried out needs time to absorb moisture. The German Weather Service (DWD) now offers soil moisture forecasts free of charge,...